Select and answer the following questions. Your focus should be on the quality of your answer, not on the quantity of pages used. Please organize and edit your answers. Ideally, you should weave together your own ideas with the information from our class readings. Please do not exceed two double spaced pages per question. You have two hours to complete this exam and you may use your textbook.
Text:
Cheney, G., Christensen, L. T., Zorn, T. E., Jr., & Ganesh, S. (2011). Organizational communication in an age of globalization: Issues, reflections, practices. Waveland Press: Long Grove, IL.
1. Discuss how new media (social media and/or email) has affected the workplace and the practice of organizational communication. State the pros and cons of new media within organizational communication.
2. Define organizational culture. If you are a superior, how could you encourage effective cultural change in your organization? Explain your strategies along with relevant theories.